- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palmetto, FL
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120123009020
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Memorial Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Palmetto · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Memorial Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Memorial Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Palmetto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Lincoln Memorial Middle School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 120123009020 · Palmetto, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 16.6:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Lincoln Memorial Middle School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Memorial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 448
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
448 students
What this shows Lincoln Memorial Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Memorial Middle School compares
Lincoln Memorial Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 38.4%
White 6.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Lincoln Memorial Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Memorial Middle School?
Lincoln Memorial Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palmetto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Memorial Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Memorial Middle School?
69.0% of students at Lincoln Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Memorial Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Palmetto, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Memorial Middle School?
Lincoln Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Memorial Middle School rank among middle schools in Palmetto?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Memorial Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Palmetto, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Palmetto on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Lincoln Memorial Middle School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.